Famey

Born and raised in Philadelphia, “Famey” has been making music since the age of ten. In 2001, Famey auditioned and was named a finalist on the syndicated music television show “Showtime at the Apollo” in Philadelphia. YFame struggled his way to graduation from Pennsauken High School in 2008. After graduation, his career gained considerable momentum in 2008 when he sold out a series of local venues and two of his songs were played on rotation by Sirius XM, Philly’s Power 99 and Brooklyn College Radio. Nominated for “Best Local Album” at the 11th Hour Readers Choice Awards. In 2011, Famey versatility and passion for music and visual arts landed him a recording contract with Grammy award ­winning producer Jerry ‘Wonda’ Duplessis. In August 2011, Famey founded the Miscellaney Music Group incorporating artists, music producers, songwriters, graphic designers, poets and talented speakers with a common goal to “open people’s eyes and ears to a greater experience of music and art.” In the midst of the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement, Famey "Miscellaney" released his music video for “Change the World” featuring esteemed singer/songwriter Sean McGee. The song preached to youngsters, urging “hustlers in the ghetto to the babies in Haiti ­­ to the kids who never settle for the word ‘maybe’” to make the world a better place. “Change the World” received over 29,000 hits on YouTube. In 2012, he released a video for “Somebody­ish Nobody” that has gained over 65,000 hits. Famey's music does not reflect that of the average urban rapper ­­ replacing cliches, violence and materialism with soulful melodies & sincerity. Most of his music reflects his talent, edginess and the struggle of anything but an ordinary lifestyle. Artist / Music Producer / Songwriter / Graphic Designer